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The use of solar energy has not been opened up because the oil industry does not own the sun
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"The use of solar energy has not been opened up because the oil industry does not own the sun"

- Ralph Nader

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This quote by Ralph Nader is a criticism of the oil market and its influence on the advancement of renewable energy sources. Nader is suggesting that the oil industry has been able to prevent the extensive adoption of solar energy due to the fact that it does not have the very same level of control over the sun as it does over oil reserves. He is implying that the oil industry has actually had the ability to utilize its influence to avoid the development of solar power, which could potentially lower its earnings. This quote highlights the power of the oil market and its capability to influence the development of renewable resource sources. It likewise works as a reminder of the importance of buying renewable resource sources in order to reduce our reliance on oil and produce a more sustainable future.

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Ralph Nader This quote is written / told by Ralph Nader somewhere between February 27, 1934 and today. He was a famous Lawyer from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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